Supreme Court of India

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Gajender Yadav and Ors.

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Reported as [2017] 6 S.C.R. 543
Bench Kurian J.
Decided 13 July 2017

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that it will be just and proper that a further amount ofRs.2,00,000/-(Rupees Two Lakhs) is awarded.

Judgment, page 5

From the headnote

Motor accident - Quantum of compensation - On facts, claimant aged 3 7 years, working as Security Officer met with an c accident - Amputation of left leg below knee causing 85% permanent disability - Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 6,87,000/- with interest @ 9% pa from the date of the claim petition - However, High Court enhanced the compensation amount to Rs. 27,14,8351- - On appeal, held: Claimant suffered serious injury which caused functional disability since his future promotions have been sealed - Total disability factor is taken as 40%, and age being 37 years, the multiplier I 5

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